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Holness cites Dubai and Singapore as models for Jamaica’s development push

June 13, 2026 | News

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has held up Dubai and Singapore as development models for Jamaica, arguing the island must shift from attracting visitors to becoming a place where people choose to live, work, and invest permanently.

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Teachers schooled on writing textbooks for local classrooms

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Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

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Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the finals on Saturday night.

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter to lead his team to a comeback victory.

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Paymaster returns to founder Audrey Marks

Following two years of negotiations, Ambassador Audrey Marks has reacquired Paymaster Jamaica Limited from Digicel Group, a telecoms operator. She is now the sole owner of the entity, a multi-transaction agency, offering a one-stop-shop for bill payments,, remittances, and service subscriptions.

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Housing scam warning - NHT, realtors association put prospective homeowners on notice amid rise in fraudulent social media accounts

With fraudulent social media accounts increasingly advertising homes and even purporting to offer National Housing Trust (NHT) houses for sale, members of the public are being urged to verify agents and property listings before parting with money or personal information.

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JTA president-elect warns teachers to mobilise against 'dangerous' JTC bill

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Spring Village residents finally get new bridge after four-year ordeal

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June 13, 2026

THE CONTENDERS The French are coming … again

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Blow for Blaine! - Former Reggae Girlz coach left devastated by Florida talent camp cancellation

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Jah Rockaz takes reggae mission to int’l stage

For reggae band Jah Rockaz, music has never been just about entertainment; it has always been about connection. Over the past few years, the Florida-based band has steadily built a reputation for delivering energetic performances while staying true to the uplifting messages that have long defined reggae music.

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Festival Song entries released

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Movie Review | 'Disclosure Day' is a classic Spielberg adventure

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June 12, 2026

NCB lists $2 billion in repossessed properties amid post-Melissa loan stress

June 12, 2026

VM Investments returns to market to raise $4.8 billion

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Something Extra | Saturday

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GoodHeart | Golden Krust exec champions student nutrition at Westwood High

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GoodHeart | Madison Waul Gordon graduates UPenn with top honours

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Editorial | Lessons from Cox’s Bazar

It isn’t a name that’s familiar to the people of Jamaica, or the wider Caribbean –Cox’s Bazar.

Cox’s Bazar is a 13 square kilometre tent city in Bangladesh. The people who live there, 1.2 million Rohingyas from Myanmar, are not without relevance to Jamaica and the Caribbean. But, they are an example of what can happen when societies are destabilised - whether by conflict, natural disasters or other disruptions.